Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Ireland
Ireland: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 311.81 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 311.81 billion for primary income, credit/revenue in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.7% on the previous year and up 263.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Ireland peaked at 311.81 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 53.84 billion, in 2005.
That places Ireland 8th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 53.84 billion | — |
| 2006 | 83.17 billion | +54.5% |
| 2007 | 116.51 billion | +40.1% |
| 2008 | 123.78 billion | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 76.54 billion | -38.2% |
| 2010 | 75.65 billion | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 79.52 billion | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 73.73 billion | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 76.12 billion | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 85.72 billion | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 86.73 billion | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 84.29 billion | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 98.48 billion | +16.8% |
| 2018 | 110.17 billion | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 125.59 billion | +14.0% |
| 2020 | 115.62 billion | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 149.81 billion | +29.6% |
| 2022 | 159.73 billion | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 269.58 billion | +68.8% |
| 2024 | 311.81 billion | +15.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 311.81 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.26 billion, 27.7× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 311.81 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.16 billion, 38.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.77 billion | 53.84 billion | 123.78 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 89.60 billion | 73.73 billion | 125.59 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 201.31 billion | 115.62 billion | 311.81 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 5 Netherlands 422.62 billion compare
- 6 France 404.98 billion compare
- 7 Luxembourg 380.28 billion compare
- 9 China 309.25 billion compare
- 10 Hong Kong 282.42 billion compare
- 11 Switzerland 222.19 billion compare
More financial sector data for Ireland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 163.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income, credit/revenue in Ireland?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Ireland was 311.81 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 311.81 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.84 billion in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Ireland ranks 8th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 263.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.